Primary Lead Guide

• Take leadership of a classroom with 20-26 children and two assistant teachers.
• Implement a daily curriculum that honors the Montessori philosophy and the individuality of each child in the classroom.
• Develop and maintain a strong understanding of MACTE accreditation standards and implement practices in the classroom.
• Prepare appropriate lessons for each child based on observation.
• Monitor student progress (academic, motor, social-emotional).
• Work in alignment with the Lead Teacher team and Administration developing and implementing the school’s strategic vision.
• Collaborate extensively with other lead teachers.
• Maintain a beautifully prepared, organized, clean, safe and stimulating environment for the children.
• Manage classroom staff, modeling appropriate and professional behavior at all times.
• Prepare and submit internal and external reports and documents in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations and school standard operating procedures including but not limited to: daily recordkeeping for each child’s academic progress, injury/accident reports, and medication logs.
• Develop a weekly email for parents detailing the week’s activities through photographs and descriptions.
• Attend and participate in weekly meetings with the Head of School and monthly meetings with all staff.
• Build respectful, collaborative relationships with parents and colleagues.
• Respectfully delegate duties to assistant staff and monitor their work.
• Rotate materials regularly based on observation of needs and interests of community
• Work with leadership to develop an individual professional development plan.
• Participate positively as a member of the school, handle conflict well with colleagues, and avoid gossip.
• Attend all staff meetings and professional development days.

Montessori Certified for ages 3-6 from a MACTE accredited teacher training program.
Preference will be given to candidates with a BA or BS or higher degree.
Preference for a candidate proficient in the use of Google Platforms, as well as Transparent Classroom.
Certified in CPR, First Aid, and Universal Precautions, MMA can provide training prior to start date.
Minimum 3 years of experience in Montessori Primary classrooms.
Criminal record that does not include any felonies, any crimes against children, any violent crimes, a pattern of misdemeanor convictions, or any conviction of any sort in the past 24 months.
Able to lift and turn carrying at least 40 lbs. and sit on a tile floor for at least 60 mins.

Monitor student progress (academic, motor, social-emotional).
Work in alignment with the Lead Teacher team and Administration developing and implementing the school’s strategic vision.
Collaborate extensively with other lead teachers.

Preference for a candidate proficient in the use of Google Platforms, as well as Transparent Classroom.